A
handful of Keralites arrived in the city of New York over 30 years ago seeking a
new life. It was in this quest that Rev. Dr. Joy P. Oommen had the intention
of establishing a source for earning souls for the Lord by establishing a
house for God by the Name "New York Gospel Assembly." The migration of
Malayalee Pentecostals to the US was met with much adversity yet, NYGA served as
a spiritual haven for those who came for a better future for themselves and
their children. Starting as a dream, New York Gospel Assembly held its first
service on Sunday, May 24, 1970 at our first church building on 20 -15th street
in Manhattan. From there we moved to 101 Richmond
Hill, NY 11419. As the first incorporated Malayalee Pentecostal church in
America, NYGA
took many first steps including providing a spiritual atmosphere for the youth.
Led by the ideas of Sis. Grace P. Oommen, our beloved pastor's wife, the CA and
Sunday School program went into effect with the help of Bros. Sunny
Phillip and Benjamin Baby. In fact, the formation of the Pentecostal Youth
Fellowship of America (P.Y.F.A) was headed and initiated by NYGA in 1980. Years
of spiritual prosperity and success followed until 1995, where we sought to
purchase a new sanctuary. Not having to search far, God graciously helped find a
place less than10 blocks away, that more than fulfilled our needs. Here we
presently worship our savior Jesus Christ at 133 -17 101 Ave Richmond Hill, NY
11419. Over 30 years of hard work and blessings have come together to provide
the atmosphere of praise and worship that fill our sanctuary every time we gather to worship his name. To him be all the glory, honor, and praise.